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As a premier Houston IT consulting company, AVATAR Managed Services understands how a proactive IT strategy and a clear roadmap can help reduce operational risks as changes are made and facilitate budget planning. Information technology now permeates many business processes across all industry sectors, keeping data secure and available at all times can be the difference between winning new customers and earning their trust and losing existing clients and reputation damage. As Houston cybersecurity solution providers, AVATAR Managed Services works with clients to protect data. With an ever-increasing range of cyber security threats to contend with, prevention is always the preferred path. If a cyber attack is successful then the mitigation could be costly in terms of time lost, money spent, and a compromised reputation. As well as incorporating the smartest tools to help detect and counteract cyber threats, staff should all be trained to recognize the warning signs that an attack is imminent and should know exactly how to respond if a suspected cyber attack is confirmed. AVATAR Managed Services looks at all aspects of IT, from the platforms, servers, network protocols, maintenance patches, and hardware, to the processes, documentation, and communication that dovetail to make the IT architecture fit for purpose and suitable to deliver the expected return on investment.

As a premier Houston IT consulting company, AVATAR Managed Services offers a comprehensive range of services to support a business with its information technology needs, ranging from cybersecurity compliance through to a strategy to move away from a data center and beyond. Every company is unique and yet increasingly businesses across multiple business sectors have IT-related themes in common, two of which are dependence on information technology in order to carry out day-to-day operations and the need to protect and safeguard client data from cyberattacks and attempts to steal that data. A proactive IT strategy helps a business budget for the future with step-by-step enhancements to keep the company ahead of cyber threats while simultaneously upgrading infrastructure and harnessing cutting-edge IT tools and programs to automate repetitive tasks and monitoring. As Houston cybersecurity solution providers, AVATAR Managed Services have extensive experience across industry sectors including law firms, manufacturing companies, healthcare facilities, banking institutions, professional services, construction, engineering, energy, transport, and more. The starting point is usually a baseline IT assessment which AVATAR has developed and tuned over time to gauge the overall health of existing infrastructure technology performance and effectiveness. These indicators are quantitative and can be repeated over time to demonstrate the results of change and return on investment. A holistic approach is essential, with staff processes and procedures fully in scope for review and development. At times of stress in particular, after a cyber attack has been detected for instance, AVATAR's Computer Incident Response Team assumes command of the next actions to be taken, mitigating threats and minimizing risk moving forward in terms of cyber security, staff training, and reputation management. With IT operations a critical pillar of many businesses and with the need to have an online presence at all times, AVATARs security operations center operates 24x7x365, covering all business hours, weekends, and holidays. Once the assessment has been translated into a roadmap and plans, the next phase is implementation. Progress can be measured and plans should always be reviewed to ensure the option initially mapped out is still the best, this is because in the rapidly changing landscape of IT, new products may be launched or prices may fluctuate. Following the implementation of improvements and even after gaining cybersecurity compliance, ongoing maintenance and proactive enhancements are a sound investment for the future of the business.

Online shopping has emerged as one of the most preferred as well as the convenient modes of shopping. Most people are buying almost every kind of products from the online store. Be it the gadgets, electronics, apparels, clothes, accessories, or even day to day products, people are buying them online. The fact that things are available at cheaper rate and it is possible for people to shop directly from their homes makes online shopping one of the easiest platforms to get the stuff desired. Dresses, especially women’s dresses, has a huge number of online buyers. Seeking to the growing demand of online purchasers, there have been several stores which have come up selling almost all kinds of garments. Fashionable ethnic or traditional styled clothing is something which is quite popular among women from the subcontinent as well as across the world.

In a world where access to information at the your fingertips is in high demand, the travel experts at Peru For Less recognized the need to improve the way travelers access online resources in order to optimize the travel experience. General Manager at Peru For Less, Richard Leon, expresses the importance of this initiative. “We decided to launch a mobile version because the trend is very clear. Every year the percentage of our website visitors that are using their smartphones to communicate with us is exponentially increasing. So, to serve these mobile travelers better and to improve their experience, we decided it was necessary publish a new mobile version,” explains Leon.

FlipBuilder announced on Friday, June 13, 2014 the launch of their latest Flip PDF software. The software costs only $99, and available for download at Flipbuilder.com. ECommerce users will find it as an easy and quick way to convert ordinary PDF files into magnificent Flash & HTML 5 publications. Plus, these converted flash and HTML5 publications run on all prominent devices, including iPad, iPhone and Android and produce excellent page flip animations with sound.

For Mac users, a new version of the page turn software for Mac, Flip PDF Professional for Mac, has now been released by Wonder Idea Technology Limited. The new software is said to have amazing features that can allow a Mac user to easily create interactive digital brochures on the Mac platform.

A Coming of Age Foster Family Agency (FFA), an agency committed to uplifting the lives of children by providing them with care, well-being, and supervision, is proud to announce that it will be celebrating its 10th year anniversary; 10 years of offering extended foster care and treatment services to non-minor dependents and children.

Software in South Korea industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the South Korea software market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

SmartRecruiters, the only end-to-end hiring platform that managers and candidates love, today announced that it powers recruiting and hiring for The Melt. The “fast casual” restaurant chain needed to support expansion of its chef-inspired grilled cheese eateries throughout California. The Melt uses SmartRecruiters to source candidates, personalize engagement with job applicants and drive smarter, faster hiring decisions to meet its staffing needs in a highly competitive employment market.

Before the Box Elder population explosion inevitably hits this summer, homeowners should be prepared. A new web resource provided by a local pest management company is providing homeowners with useful tips for how to reduce and eliminate Portland box elder bug populations before they get out of control. Columbia Pest Control’s Box Elder Bug resource is available at http://columbiapestcontrol.com/pests-boxelderbugs.htm.

SmartRecruiters, the only end-to-end hiring platform that managers and candidates love, today announced that it powers recruiting and hiring for The Melt. The “fast casual” restaurant chain needed to support expansion of its chef-inspired grilled cheese eateries throughout California. The Melt uses SmartRecruiters to source candidates, personalize engagement with job applicants and drive smarter, faster hiring decisions to meet its staffing needs in a highly competitive employment market.

System Insights’ Chief Technology Officer, Athulan Vijayaraghavan recently spoke about the Internet of Manufacturing Things. Dr. Vijayaraghavan specifically address why manufacturing is well-suited to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT.) Manufacturing is big, a $2 trillion sector and shared information about discrete manufacturing which includes products for consumers and the supply chain. “There is high potential for productivity improvement and manufacturing generates a very large amount of data –most of it falls on the floor,” suggested Dr. Vijayaraghavan.

TraceGains recently made available Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) checklists for Food Manufacturers. The checklists were co-produced with the respective scheme owners to ensure accuracy, FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000).

Manufacturing companies must uncover opportunities to reduce inventory to stay competitive. Cindy Leonard, Ultriva’s Marketing Executive discusses reducing excess inventory as a way to stay competitive, without the risk of stocking-out of important parts, in the current company blog. One way to reduce inventory is to determine an optimal replenishment cycle. This can be done by identifying which parts would benefit from an eKanban loop replenishment system.

Magline, makers of innovative lightweight route distribution solutions, recently announced Mike Brammer as the new Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Executive for the logistics leader. Brammer expressed his excitement about joining the Magline team, “It is a tremendous opportunity to be a part of the Magline team.

HILIXXIA is a unique mobile game with a built-in auction system giving people an enhanced gaming experience. Original Photo Design plans to have the game available for Apple iPhones and iPads as well as Android devices. Players are engaged in the game by choosing 250 photos from 1000 or more images they would like to win. Once they have picked an image the fun begins in a HILIXXIA Casino Slot style game with a twist. To win the images chosen, players must match images played with the image they selected. Gamers are allowed a specified number of attempts to win that specific image they're shooting for. All of the images they have chosen will be stored in a virtual gallery where they can view their customized collection whenever they like.

Our team of home care marketing experts creates new, fresh, helpful and relevant home care marketing materials each month that are designed to specifically target those searching for home care, home health or hospice services. People choose each month which materials, social media or website services they would like to order from our growing online library and we’ll take care of the rest so that they can spend more time focusing on their business.

Smart SEO Hosting, an award winning SEO company, now provides free Virtual Private Servers (VPS) to clients. The VPS can serve as an alternative for a dedicated server.

Pubs are the lifeblood of the local communities they serve. Successful pubs recognise they are a key part of the community and reflect the needs of the customers around them. Pub quizzes are a great way of bringing extra people in on those quieter days.

Debt is a reality for millions upon millions of people in the developed world, and the banking culture has encouraged individuals to take on more and more debt in order to profit from the interest rates at which debt is paid back. Unfortunately, this culture has created a global economic meltdown and most people are now unable to pay back their debts, meaning that they now require debt relief. Getting the right kind of debt relief however can be difficult, and Lasting Debt Relief has published new content on the latest ways to get out of, and stay out of debt.

Level 2 Fiverr seller, Articlemachine AKA “AM” is now offering press release writing services with 24 hour TAT to help businesses spread their latest news across the web while it’s still fresh. The PR writing service with 24 hour turnaround time starts from a basic $5 to premium $45.

DataSoftRecovery.com offers information on a range of data recovery programs, solutions and services that allows people to recover lost data and information from their hard drives, pen drives, memory cards and other storage tools, easily and effectively.

Making money online has and continues to be the number one pursuit for many. While there is a plethora of choices to explore in this regard, one idea that manages to spark widespread interest is Udemy. What is Udemy? This is an innovative money making concept where individuals can make a good amount of money by teaching online.

Based in Albuquerque, USA, CustomEmbossers.com is the premier supplier of superior quality marking devices. The online store offers a wide selection of tailor-made embossers and wax seals for every possible need. From repurposed antique embossers from the 1800’s to button operated electric embossers, Custom Embossers.com is unmatched in quality, customer service and turnaround time. Embossers are a stylish alternative to traditional labels and address stamps, adding an old-world, personal touch to invitations, cards, letters, books, packaging or gifts. Other examples of uses of seals include corporate identity, notaries, professional engineer and architects, fine art print chop marks, and certificates for state governments.

With 60K In 60 Seconds gaining popularity as a new systematic network for successful binary trades, there are also concerns about its working methodology. This product has been made with a dedicated algorithm to track out forthcoming successful binary trades.

Software in the United Kingdom industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the United Kingdom software market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

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